The Jeanne Clery Act is named in memory of 19-year-old Lehigh University freshman Jeanne Clery who was brutally raped and murdered by a fellow student in her residence hall room on April 5, 1986. Shortly after Jeanne’s murder, her parents discovered that in the three years prior to her murder, 38 violent crimes had occurred on Lehigh's campus, which went largely unannounced. Her parents believe she and her fellow students would have been more cautious if they had known about the other violent crimes occurring at Lehigh.
The spirit of the Clery Act is direct; knowledge is power. Schools should be informing employees, students, parents, and potential students of the crimes that are occurring on and around the campus so they are able to make an educated decision as to whether this is an institution they would like to attend and if so, what precautions are necessary to stay safe. Choosing a postsecondary institution is a major decision for students and their families. Along with academic, financial, and geographic considerations, the issue of campus safety is a vital concern.
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History of the Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)
The Jeanne Clery Act is named in memory of 19-year-old Lehigh University freshman Jeanne Clery who was brutally raped and murdered by a fellow student in her residence hall room on April 5, 1986. Shortly after Jeanne’s murder, her parents discovered that in the three years prior to her murder, 38 violent crimes had occurred on Lehigh's campus, which went largely unannounced. Her parents believe she and her fellow students would have been more cautious if they had known about the other violent crimes occurring at Lehigh.
Spirit of the Clery Act
The spirit of the Clery Act is direct; knowledge is power. Schools should be informing employees, students, parents, and potential students of the crimes that are occurring on and around the campus so they are able to make an educated decision as to whether this is an institution they would like to attend and if so, what precautions are necessary to stay safe. Choosing a postsecondary institution is a major decision for students and their families. Along with academic, financial, and geographic considerations, the issue of campus safety is a vital concern.